Senior Progression Coach

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.

Flexibility is required to occasionally work outside of these hours.

Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.



Please note: you will work across two services in the Didsbury and Burnage areas and will work one day from home.

In this position, you will be expected to;
- Manage 3 Progression Coaches and ensure the high quality of risk and needs assessments, SMART outcomes-based support plans and case files for clients of your line reports
- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community
- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations
- Hold specific responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular risk assessment, health and safety checks and reporting in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy
- Deploy and supervise the work of the volunteers who add value to the work that we do, including undertaking supervision and appraisals.
- Liaise with internal departments including Finance, HR, Fundraising and Business Development as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service
- Ensure the accurate collection and recording of rent, charges and petty cash and the countersigning of invoices to support good financial management in the service
- Support clients to sustain their tenancy agreement, develop skills and resilience, and participate in positive and successful move on
- Retain oversight of repairs and maintenance reporting to ensure the buildings are kept in good order and safe for clients to reside in.
- Support the Service Manager to induct new staff and act as a positive model at all times
- Fully understand the requirements of the contract, any relevant grants and the housing management obligations that apply to your service

To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of working young people or those who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or have a history of living in care
- Experience managing a team of staff
- An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way
- Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Good level of experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures